AzChike


Damaria Kayshawn Walker, better known by his stage name AZ Chike, is an American rapper. He released his debut album, Rich & Ratchet, in 2019.

Early life

AZ Chike grew up in South Central Los Angeles. After high school, he worked several jobs, including one at Sprouts Farmers Market, but quit in 2015 to pursue making music.

Career

AZ Chike has rapped since 2013. Around the same time, he and his friends formed the AZ Cult, a four-member hip-hop collective. In 2017, his song "Burn Rubber Again" went viral and garnered millions of listens on SoundCloud. Shortly after, he received a co-sign from Shoreline Mafia, released his debut mixtape, My World, and performed at Rolling Loud. He also toured with Shoreline Mafia.
In 2019, AZ Chike signed with Atlantic Records, specifically its Machine Works label, and Asylum Records. He also released his debut album, Rich & Ratchet, and went on tour with rapper 1TakeJay. The same year, he released a three-song EP, AlmightyChike, with rapper Almighty Suspect. One year later, in 2020, AZ Chike released Yors Truly EP. From then on, AZ Chike's singles would court attention from publications like Pitchfork, The Fader, and Revolt. In 2022, AZ Chike released the album Chike Different.
In 2024, AZ Chike was featured on Schoolboy Q's album Blue Lips on the song "Movie". At Schoolboy Q and Devin Malik's show at The Roxy Theatre, AZ Chike performed a 30-minute set. He performed at Kendrick Lamar's The Pop Out: Ken & Friends in June at the Kia Forum. The same year, he appeared on Kendrick Lamar's album GNX on the song "Peekaboo".
On 21 February 2025, AZ Chike released "Whatx2" as a single along with its music video, simultaneously announcing his signing to Warner Records.
On 10 September 2025, AZ Chike was featured on Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 3 Freestyle, Where he rapped over an untitled beat soonly to be revealed as "Hit A Nerve".
On November 14, 2025, AZ Chike released the single "Hit A Nerve", along with a music video on YouTube. He promoted his upcoming album titled N.R.F.T.W., which was labeled multiple times through the video.

Personal life

AZ Chike has two younger brothers.

Discography

Studio albums
  • N.R.F.T.W.
  • Don't Die Yet
  • Spooky Summer
  • CHIZZLE
  • Born to Be Important
  • I.S.W.I.L.L
  • Chike Different
  • Kourtesy of Us
  • ''Rich & Ratchet''